“Surge” Funding Bill For Oil Impacts Grows To $1.1 Billion

When it comes to funding oil country, it seems like legislators have opted for the both and philosophy as opposed to an either or. More details and commentary from Rob Port at Say Anything Blog.

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Property Tax Transparency Bill Goes Down

If you were hoping Ward County might someday soon put property tax records online, you’ll have to call your County Commissioner. The Legislature won’t be compelling counties to do anything.

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Proposed: Only Property Owners Vote in School Bond Elections

The bill is on the table and would likely complicate the election process, but if passed it would allow only property owners to vote in school bond elections. Get the full details and commentary from Say Anything Blog.com

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Senate Unanimously Passes Immunity For Those Reporting Drug Overdoses

This is one of those rare times when you need to talk to your kids about what’s happening in the state legislature, and it’s not a done deal so contact your Representatives. It grants immunity from prosecution in cases where the individual reports an overdose.

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Bill Would Allow Attorney General To Fine Repeat Open Records Violators

With all the reports of open meeting violations we’ve seen over the last year, particularly from the State Board of Higher Education, perhaps it is time for the law to have some teeth.

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North Dakota Supreme Court Criminalizes Saying No to DUI Tests

The penalty for saying no to a breathalyser or blood test is now officially a criminal offence. Catch the details on the court case and commentary from Rob Port and Say Anything Blog.com.

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Legislative Resolution Calls For Study Of Local Budget Transparency

Do lawmakers and the public need more transparency from local governments? A legislative resolution calling for just that got a unanimous ‘do pass’ recommendation from the Senate  Political Subdivisions Committee.

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Video: Hoeven Supports Keystone on Fox News

Senator Hoeven got some prime time media coverage on Fox News Sunday night talking about the Keystone pipeline. Say Anything Blog has the full video and commentary on the appearance.

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Bill Would Give $5000 To Each Child Born In North Dakota

There are a few conditions attached to the money. For the full recap check out the article on Say Anything Blog.com

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ND Lawmakers Will Consider Bill Legalizing Concealed Carry In Schools

The requirements for the permit would be significant including training with local law enforcement, but it might be an alternative to placing resource officers in schools. The bill is sponsored by Representative Dwight Kiefert of Valley City.

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Video: Dalrymple State Of The State Speech Seemed Written For A Different North Dakota

Rob Port at Say Anything Blog uploaded Governor Dalrymple’s entire State of the State speech given yesterday at the opening of the 2015 Legislative session. Watch the video below, read Rob’s commentary here.    

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2015 Legislature to Take Up the Way We Fill Vacated Senate & House Seats

This story a couple days ago, and it’s no surprise the issue is getting politicized. Rob Port offers his thoughts, but the last sentence is most important, “… reform was inspired by the immediate politics of 2016, but even if that’s true it remains sound reform.”

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Does North Dakota Really Deserve Bad Grades For Teacher Preparedness?

You may have noticed a headline or two about North Dakota teachers in the past few days, but it’s not something you need to be concerned about. Get the details that matter from Rob Port at the Say Anything Blog.

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Props to Chief Justice VandeWalle, Concern for Legal System

This is worth a read… it’s a though provoking editorial on the a state of legal education both here and abroad. Perhaps there are some warning signs we should be paying attention to.

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Police and Body Cameras?

The idea has been proposed by President Obama and by Rob Port at the Say Anything Blog. The sheer magnitude of this anomaly makes this a must read editorial :D! But seriously, it’s a well argued piece and an idea worthy of consideration.

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